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Using Network Services
(DLNA / VIERA Connect)
DLNA®
This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient
to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org.
It allows you to share photos, videos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC with windows 7
installed, DIGA Recorder etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents on the TV screen.
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For the supported file format
(p. 93, 94)
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AVCHD and DivX files are not supported by DLNA, but can be played by Media Player (p. 58).
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Media server
Store photos, videos or music into the DLNA Certified media server, and then you can enjoy them on the TV.
To use a PC as a media server
Prepare the PC with Windows 7 or ensure the server software is installed on the PC.
“Windows 7” and “TwonkyMedia server 6 (installed on the PC with Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP)” are the server
software that has been tested for compatibility with this TV (current as of January, 2011). Any other server software have not
been tested with this TV, therefore compatibility and performance cannot be assured.
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Windows 7
The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 is required. For details, refer to the help functions of Windows 7.
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TwonkyMedia server
“TwonkyMedia server” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation.
To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting “TwonkyMedia server”, visit the website of TwonkyMedia.
Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software.
Note
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For more information about the server software, please consult each software company.
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When server software for the media server is installed on the PC, the data may be at risk of being accessed by other
people. Please take care of the settings and connections under the network circumstances at the office, hotel or even at
home when not using a router.
To use a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder as a media server
By connecting a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder to your home network, you can enjoy and control it as one of the media
servers.
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Please refer to the manual of your DIGA Recorder to confirm whether the recorder is compatible with DLNA.
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DLNA Remote Control
This TV supports the DLNA control function.
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To use this function, set the [Network Link Settings]
(p. 72)
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”Windows 7” is the OS that has been tested for compatibility of this TV (current as of January, 2011). For the operations,
refer to the help functions of Windows 7.
Network connection
“Example 1” or “Example 2” in “Network connections” (p. 71)
Network setup
(p. 72 - 76)
DLNA operations
(p. 77 - 80)
VIERA Connect
You can access a selection of internet services from VIERA Connect home screen. For example, YouTube, Picasa Web Albums
(current as of January, 2011).
Network connection
“Example 1” or “Example 3” in “Network connections” (p. 71)
Network setup
(p. 72 - 76)
VIERA Connect operations
(p. 16, 80)
